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NRL Round Twenty Picks
Broncos v Bulldogs
The Bulldogs made very tough work of the bottom placed Knights two weeks ago, miraculously overcoming a 10 point deficit with five minutes remaining and they will need to significantly lift their performance here to compete with the 4th placed Broncos who also made tough work of the Knights last week.
The Bulldogs struggles this season have come from their lack of impact on attack with a very predictable game plan that has not troubled too many sides but they have managed to often bring sides down to their level and have defended well, often resulting in some quite dour games. Those issues on attack will be highlighted here in the face of a Broncos defensive wall that will be determined to make amends after conceding 22 points to the cellar dwelling Knights.
The Broncos have the stronger of the two sides and are short favourites here but it won't be all one-way traffic with the flame of finals footy still flickering (just) for the Bulldogs, unfortunately for the Dogs though they'll fall short. Pick – 2 units on Broncos to win by 12 points and under
Roosters v Knights
This is a miss-match on paper with the second placed Roosters taking on the last placed Knights who have an 0-9 record on the road this year which they're highly unlikely to improve on here. The talking points leading into this match are centred around just how much the Roosters will win by and also how SKD will go on debut against the club that dumped him.
The Roosters have lost Friend and Gordon for this match but that gives the exciting Connor Watson a chance to start at Fullback while Mitch Cornish slots in at Hooker so no major set-backs there and I can see the floodgates opening big-time against the worst defence in the competition, with the Knights conceding 470 points thus far.
The line is large but the Roosters are through the disruptive origin period and will be eyeing this match as a chance to show off what they're capable of on attack. Pick – 3 units on Roosters -14.5 point start
Panthers v Titans
The Panthers were gutsy last week against the Warriors in winning their second match on the trot, doing so in Auckland where visiting sides tend to play poorly, confirming for me that they are the side to watch in the remaining rounds as they move up the ladder.
With Wallace and Moylan both returning for this clash the Panthers are much stronger, particularly with Wallace's cool head back to control the rucks, and despite the Titans coming off a decent win over the Sharks in shocking conditions last week I can't see them competing here.
Panthers fans have been waiting for the pre-season favourites to awaken from their slumber and now is not the time to be playing them at home – we'll take them to fire up and cover the narrow start. Pick – 4 units on Panthers -5.5 or better point start (BEST BET)
Raiders v Storm
I smell an upset here after the Raiders broke their losing streak in beating the Dragons last week, sure they're taking on a Storm side that's lost just twice this season but they have a side on paper capable of troubling the Storm and with their season on the ropes this is the time to pull out that previously elusive barn-stormer.
Both sides are missing one regular starter each, Papalii for the Raiders and Blair for the Storm but are otherwise full-strength so no excuses on either front.
The weather will be a favouring factor for the Raiders as it promises to be bitterly cold in Canberra, conditions they're used to and if they're to cause the upset their ball control will have to be sound, something Stuart will have drilled into them.
It's never easy tipping against the Storm but the Raiders are a sleeping giant that's fired very few shots this season and just like the Panthers I think they'll be one of the teams to watch in the remaining rounds. Pick – 2 units on Raiders to win
Cowboys v Warriors
It would be remiss of me not to thank the Warriors for yet another upset loss last week after we cashed in on the good value for the Panthers win; they're a side that is so devoid of character that they don't even really have a 'bounce-back factor' in them because they'd have to firstly care and have pride in the club in order for that to happen.
The absence of Johnson is the big talking point for the Warriors but his game-management is near non-existent and his defence terrible so no huge loss, they're average at best with him and will be even worse without him. One thing Johnson has done well though is set up a large percentage of the Warriors tries this season so they're likely to be even more incompetent on attack without him, which is not good news when you're facing a Cowboys side in Townsville that's in some great form.
The bookies must throw their arms up in dismay when it comes to setting odds / lines for any game the Warriors are involved in; I can't help but feel they've overestimated the Warriors abilities here though with the line they've set here at around just 8.5. There are probably only one or two players in the Warriors side I'd pick in the Cowboys such is the far superior side the Cowboys have on paper and I expect complete dominance as they win well. Pick – 3 units on Cowboys -9.5 point start
Dragons v Sea Eagles
The Dragons needed to find something special last week to beat the Raiders and came up agonisingly close, losing in golden point, but showed they're still capable of troubling defences with Widdup in particular leading the way and looking every bit the form player of the competition he was in the earlier rounds.
With the side the Dragons have named I'd have thought the odds for this match would be relatively even, particularly as they're playing at WIN Stadium against a Sea Eagles side that was run close by the Tigers last week.
The loss of Koroisau at hooker for the Sea Eagles is big as he's been dangerous around the rucks and has a good work rate and whilst Cullen has raps on him it's not going to be easy to come in and control things in a similar fashion.
The Dragons will have heard all the chatter about them being the side most likely to drop out of the top eight but will only use that as motivation, particularly in matches like this one where they're at home playing a side they'll feel they have the measure of. The Dragons forwards will be fired up here and I expect them to have the measure of the Manly pack which will give Widdup the perfect opportunity to launch from. The odds on the Dragons to win are too juicy to go past. Pick – 2 units on Dragons to win


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Chart: Only .5% of US Estimated to Pay Estate Tax (and other op-eds for reform)
Category: Estate and Inheritance Tax
September 6 is when Congress comes back to take up the question of repeal of the Estate Tax. A recent report from the Congressional Budget Office shows that for all its publicity as the killer of small business, the federal estate tax impacts a miniscule portion of the population (see recent Y&Y post). From all my reading, my position is neither for or against repeal - instead, I question in what manner the lost revenue will be made up? One thing is for sure - the government needs money to operate, it currently doesn't have enough, and at some point the tax will be coming to all of us to make up the difference. If not through the estate tax, fine; but don't kid yourselves into thinking that when the dollars brought in through the estate tax go away that the need for those dollars will also go away.
Two recent op-eds questioning the need for repeal:
Death Tax? Double Tax? For Most, It's No Tax - New York Times
"A report last month by the Congressional Budget Office found that in 2000 only 2 percent of all estates - about 52,000 - were subject to any estate tax. At that point, taxes were imposed only on estates worth $675,000 or more. The limit rose to $1.5 million in 2004, and if that limit had been in effect in 2000, only 13,771 estates - fewer than 1 percent - would have been subject to the tax. All but 740 of them would have had enough in liquid assets to cover estate tax liabilities, the office estimated."
Fix Estate Tax, Don't Gut It - Wisconsin State Journal
"The federal estate tax ought to be reformed, but the super-rich should not get off virtually tax-free. That's why the Senate should adjust its aim as it works on a compromise reform plan."


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This particular IT Company which implemented a SAM Solutions package did not want their competitors to know the software they are using, so we'll refer to them simply as Company X.
Company X works in partnership with both private and public sector organisations across the UK within all market sectors. They provide IT equipment, office supplies, IT support and personalised solutions tailored to a particular client's specific needs.
As James said, "Integration between ACT! CRM & Sage 50 was the big thing for us. Before SAM came along our company really had no back end at all - we were basically working with a paper trail."
According to James the SAM package first got their attention because it was inexpensive; the company was aware there were a lot more expensive solutions out there, but the good thing about SAM Software's solution was that it plugged into their existing ACT CRM and Sage 50 Accounts software packages.
James also states that "SAM Software's solution made it possible for them to get better utilisation of the software they already had - we didn't need to buy or change our existing suite; we were effectively just using an add-on," added James.
SAM Stock Inventory Software and order processing system is a multi-user stock management system constructed around the Microsoft SQL Server. Users can take orders from one workstation whilst other users can simultaneously book in stock, or dispatch goods from a separate terminal anywhere within the company.
The SAM Software order processing system for ACT! CRM, incorporates an interface into the Sage 50 Accounts application and delivering an integrated front and back office system for companies wanting fast throughput with multiple sales personnel taking orders at the same time.
"SAM Software's Order processing system for ACT! Made it possible for better utilisation of the software we already had - we didn't need to buy or change our existing suite."
As well as the usual inventory flow features, SAM's stock management suite includes purchasing and invoicing modules and a complete suite of report and quote generation tools as standard.
During the initial software demonstration it became clear that the IT Company required a number of features not provided by the Stock Inventory system out of the box.
Top of the list was integration of sales with the Sage 50 Accounts package, and having all products to synchronize automatically between the Sage Act! & Sage 50 Accounts applications.
Also important was that individual salespeople should only be able to manage their own leads all the way through the sales process. SAM Solutions also added to the functionality of the standard Sage/Act! Apps by introducing a permissions system, implemented right through the installation, to allow admins more access to various parts of the database.
After using the SAM Stock Inventory and order processing system for last year our company has made great strides, we've become much more efficient, we've expanded and moved into new premises.
The managing director of company X, who we shall refer to simply as James, reports that SAM "helped us grow and was an important factor in helping us get where we are."


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Jackson's replacement, Bronson Koenig, shot 3 of 6 from 3-point range and finished with 13 points.
Iowa (13-6, 4-2) trailed by 18 at halftime in its first road loss of the season. Jarrod Uthoff, a Wisconsin transfer, led the Hawkeyes with 12 points.
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The question of the adoption of 802.11ac isn't if, but when, and with what strategies used.
802.11ac Will Eventually and Entirely Replace 802.11n In All Applications
The New IEEE 802.11ac Wi-Fi Standard
Spent two years in committee
802.11ac capable devices will be common by 2015
Initial WAVE 1 expectations include:
At least
1 Gbps
multi-station throughput
At least
500 Mbps
single link throughput
802.11ac Ratified by IEEE in January 2014
unlicensed spectrum only
Wider radio channels -
80 and 160 MHz
Aggressive modulation -
built upon proven MIMO technologies
Increased number of
spatial streams
Standardized Beam Forming
- provides more reliable connection between a Tx and a given Rx
New 802.11ac Capabilities
Are Built On Those Affirmed Under The 802.11n specification
Benefits of 802.11ac
When does it make sense to
deploy 802.11ac?
Decision factors include:
Current network utilization trend
Bugetary timeframe
Logistical timeframe
Local 802.11ac client adoption rate
802.11ac Deployment
Planning Logistics for 802.11ac Deployment
Forecast timeline for key 802.11ac developments. Source: Farpoint Group
Projected 802.11ac Timeline
Continue deploying 802.11n and
wait for WAVE 2
of 802.11ac
802.11ac Deployment Scenarios
Throughput vs 802.11n
Source: Farpoint Group
Hundreds of 802.11ac capable Products Currently Certified By The Wi-Fi Alliance (http://www.wi-fi.org):
All Apple Laptops, HTC One, Samsung Galaxy Note Tablet and Galaxy S4 Smartphone (approx. 40 million sold as of December 2013)
Unlicensed 5GHz Wi-Fi Channels
Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) is mandated by the FCC in the 5470-5725 MHz U-NII band primarily for avoiding weather radar on channels 120 thru 132 (IEEE C-Band)
Single User vs Multi-User MIMO
(Multiple Input Multiple Output)
Uses multiple antennas to coherently resolve more information than possible using a single antenna.
802.11ac encoding enhanced from 64 to 256 QAM encoding quadruples density for transmission.
MU-MIMO allows simultaneous downstream Tx of different four-stream clients on the same channel.
(Avail. in WAVE 2)
Up to three antennas and streams today (WAVE 1)
Up to eight antennas and streams in the future - 2015 (WAVE 2)
Each stream supports up to 433 Mbps - three times more per stream than 802.11n.
Defined Spatial Streams
Higher performance
versus 802.11n products
Improved station
battery life
- Coming -
WAVE 2 devices with support
for 160 MHz channels,
four-plus spatial streams, and
MU-MIMO in 2014 and 2015
Improved location
and tracking (RTLS)
due to:
More robust inherent
radio signals
Relatively dense deploy-
ments of APs
Planning Strategies for 802.11ac Deployment
Overlay onto existing Wi-Fi
(A) power user locals,
(B) high density / demand locals and
(C) new deployment / greenfield locals
Replace existing Wi-Fi
with new 802.11ac which allows for 5 GHz optimization and support for 802.11g/n at 2.4 GHz
Ensure hardwired cabling to the APs can support 1 Gbps data rates (
CAT6 or CAT6a
). Note: May need 2 cables for WAVE 2
Use PoE to reduce costs. Many vendors WAVE 1 APs support
PoE (802.3af)
but WAVE 2 products may require
PoE+ (802.3at)
for full feature functionality
80 MHz
wide channels to maximize 802.11ac benefits
Prepare a wired network assessment to determine CAT6 and 1 Gbps PoE switch needs for 802.11ac
Analyze dense deployment areas for capacity and data rates at range
Review client wireless upgrades and operations training, etc.
Prepare a predictive wireless site survey with channel planning prior to deployment (vendor)
Have a spectral analysis survey for 2.4 and 5 GHz interferences
Do a post-deployment on-site wireless survey to assure delivery meets requirements (vendor)
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North Korea Has 200,000 Soldiers in Its Special Forces (And They Have One Goal)
Win a war...at all costs.
North Korean special forces have evolved from a nuisance force designed to stage attacks in the enemy's rear into something far more dangerous. Their ability to distribute nuclear, chemical, biological, or radiological weapons could, if successful, kill thousands of civilians. They have even trained to attack and destroy a replica of the Blue House, the official resident of the South Korean president. Although many would undoubtedly die en route to their destination, once on the ground their training, toughness and political indoctrination make them formidable adversaries.
One of the most vital parts of North Korea's war machine is one that relies the most on so-called "soldier power" skills. North Korea has likely the largest special-forces organization in the world, numbering two hundred thousand men—and women—trained in unconventional warfare. Pyongyang's commandos are trained to operate throughout the Korean Peninsula, and possibly beyond, to present an asymmetric threat to its enemies.
For decades North Korea maintained an impressive all-arms force of everything from tanks to mechanized infantry, artillery, airborne forces and special forces. The country's conventional forces, facing a long slide after the end of the Cold War, have faced equipment obsolescence and supply shortages—for example, North Korea has very few tanks based on the 1970s Soviet T-72, and most are still derivatives of the 1960s-era T-62. The rest of Pyongyang's armored corps are in a similar predicament, making them decidedly inferior to U.S. and South Korean forces.
What a War Between America and China Would Look Like .
In response, North Korea has upped the importance of its special forces. The country maintains twenty-five special-forces and special-purpose brigades, and five special-forces battalions, designed to undertake missions from frontline DMZ assault to parachute and assassination missions. The Light Infantry Training Guidance Bureau, part of the Korean People's Army, functions as a kind of analog to U.S. Special Operations Command, coordinating the special forces of the Army, Army Air Force and Korean People's Navy.
What a War Between NATO and Russia Would Look Like .
Of North Korea's two hundred thousand "commandos," approximately 150,000 belong to light infantry units. Foot mobile, their frontline mission is to infiltrate or flank enemy lines to envelop or mount rear attacks on enemy forces. North Korea's hilly terrain lends itself to such tactics, as does the network of tunnels that the country has dug that cross the DMZ in a number of places. Eleven of North Korea's special forces brigades are light-infantry brigades, and there are smaller light-infantry units embedded within individual NK combat divisions.
What a War Between China and Japan Would Look Like .
A further three brigades are special purpose airborne infantry. The Thirty-Eighth, Forty-Eighth and Fifty-Eighth Airborne Brigades operate much like the Eighty-Second Airborne Division, conducting strategic operations including airborne drops to seize critical terrain and infrastructure. NKPA airborne forces would likely target enemy airfields, South Korean government buildings, and key roads and highways to prevent their sabotage. Each brigade is organized into six airborne infantry battalions with a total strength of 3,500. Unlike the Eighty-Second, however, NKPA airborne brigades are unlikely to operate at the battalion level or higher, and due to a lack of long-range transport cannot operate beyond the Korean Peninsula.
In addition, North Korea has an estimated eight "sniper brigades," three for the People's Army (Seventeenth, Sixtieth and Sixty-First Brigades), three for the Army Air Force (Eleventh, Sixteenth and Twenty-First Brigades), and two for the People's Navy (Twenty-Ninth, 291st). Each consists of approximately 3,500 men, organized into seven to ten sniper "battalions." These units fulfill a broad variety of roles and are roughly analogous to U.S. Army Rangers, U.S. Special Forces and Navy SEALs. Unlike their American counterparts, it appears some these units are capable of fighting as conventional airborne, air assault, or naval infantry.
Sniper brigades are trained in strategic reconnaissance and so-called "direct action" missions including assassination missions, raids against high-level targets military and economic targets, sabotage, disruption of South Korea's reserve system, covert delivery of weapons of mass disruption (including possibly radiological weapons), and organizing antigovernment guerrilla campaigns in South Korea. They will frequently be dressed in civilian, South Korean military, or U.S. military uniforms. One platoon of thirty to forty troops per Army sniper brigade consists solely of women, trained to conduct combat operations dressed as civilians.
Finally, the Reconnaissance Bureau maintains four separate reconnaissance battalions. Highly trained and organized, these five-hundred-man battalions are trained to lead an an army corps through the hazardous DMZ. They likely have intimate—and highly classified—knowledge of both friendly and enemy defenses in the demilitarized zone. A fifth battalion is reportedly organized for out-of-country operations.
Special forces are generally meant to operate behind enemy lines, and North Korea employs considerable, though often obsolete, means of getting them there. For ground forces, one obvious means of infiltrating South Korea is through the 160-mile-long and 2.5-mile-wide DMZ. Undiscovered cross-border tunnels are another means. By sea, Pyongyang has the ability to deliver an estimated five thousand troops in a single lift, using everything from commercial vessels to Nampo-class landing craft, its fleet of 130 Kongbang-class hovercraft and Sang-O coastal submarines and Yeono midget submarines.


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Next up we have a spotlight on our speaker, Kristin Elliott, who will be presenting a roundtable with the topic "So Your Baby Was Called Ugly or Everything I Needed to Know About Social Media Engagement I Learned at Splash Mountain."
Kristin Elliott is a social media professional who manages the social and digital marketing efforts for REELZ Channel (www.reelz.com). Prior to that, she spent several years working at the "Happiest Place on Earth" (Check your family photos. You never know, she may be in them). In her spare time, Kristin is a part-time radio show host and funnels her passion for craft beer into writing for The New Mexico Dark Side Brew Crew (www.nmdarksidebrewcrew.com).
Here's what she had to say about her experiences with keeping cool with social media based customer service:
So, you're an expert at staying cool in heated situations. How do you keep so zen when things get hectic?
I learned how to keep my calm when things go crazy by first, and foremost, taking a couple of deep breaths. Seriously, it works wonders. Not only does the deep breathing release any tension that may be building, but it buys me just enough time to gain perspective on the situation rather than acting off my initial "fight or flight" instincts.
What do you find is a good response to an unhappy customer or a hater on your blog comment section or social media?
I wish there were an easy cut and paste answer to this question, but the reality is, you need to be very adaptable to the situation. So ultimately, I would say the best thing to do first is listen. Try to get to the heart of the concern being raise without getting caught up with the way it is being said. At that point you can respond to the facts and not emotions. You may also find that it's just best to roll your eyes and ignore the comment.
What insights have you learned about community management from your job?
Whether online or in person, people want to be acknowledged, heard, validated. You aren't always going to be able to make them happy, but interacting with them as human beings rather that a bunch of 1s and 0s goes a long way toward building a strong community.
Based on your experiences — when in a crisis, what do you focus on first?
I will go into one such crisis in detail during my roundtable, so I'm not going to talk about it too much here. I will say though, I focused on our fans/online community during this recent crisis. Fortunately, I work as part of a larger company so I had the luxury of staying "fan focused." For those who are part of smaller organizations, or even those who are an "army of one," we can discuss how to prioritize when getting pulled in many directions at once.
Does handling a situation without anger have a positive effect on your well-being?
I look at this as the difference between long term and short term satisfaction. Taking the high road is tough, especially at the beginning, but the good will it creates among your community will reap you benefits for a long time to come. Lashing out instantly may feel great at first, but the trade off for that smug satisfaction will be a lot of negative attention from trolls, alienation of loyal fans, and, possibly worst, a feature on Buzzfeed as the latest brand to suffer from a social media meltdown.
Get more insights on social media based customer service at this year's NEPA BlogCon. Thank you for your time, Kristin!


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This is the 7th sharkbite cut-away that I've made and they have proven to be popular and much loved instruments.
Very attractive contrasting woods - sequoia and walnut, producing a striking looking instrument
This Walnut wood came from a local wood turners sale from a NZ grown tree.
Walnut has excellent sound properties for an acoustic guitar
Walnut head plate.
I like to use a variety of head stock shapes for my instruments.


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025 Icefields Chalet upgrades, Mount Edith Cavell permits and going Batty
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"The building is crowded and underwhelming, It's a missed opportunity – Brewster ranks high (on online travel sites and apps) but the building gets poor or non-existent reviews. People are just blanking it out of their minds. So we want to have complementary experiences inside that enhance what they have outside."I can certainly agree with this characterization. The building has historically been the pain before the pleasure. It has been a cram of people, all in a rush, pushing their way through a crush of equally rushed crowds. Their first order of business has been focused on cuisine. There have always been two separate restaurants in the hotel. The first, located just above the main staircase, has been a buffet restaurant largely catered to motorcoach tours. The food was adequate at best and never changing. The second restaurant was the public cafeteria style free-for-all. The food was passable but really uninspiring. It was simply…necessary. The day is long, ya gotta eat, so eat. Nobody ever remarked about remarkable food. To be fair, these two restaurants feed some 600,000 hungry visitors every year. The buffet restaurant is now known as "Altitude". According to Dawson:
"Altitude is a 450-square-metre buffet style servery," Dawson explained. "It takes inspiration from the natural environment. So the colour palette is inspired by glaciers, lots of icy blues and whites, harder surfaces – it's cool and contemporary, and would not be out of place in downtown Vancouver."When it comes to the food, in an article in this week's Crag and Canyon, menu items will include "rack of lamb with mint sauce, fish, steaks, burgers, flatbreads, and pizzas." Well- hay…I can work with that. An upgrade to the Icefields Chalet has been a very long time coming and this is welcome news. One thing I would like to see is a way to better design the human traffic flow. I'm stoked about the improved food because, as a guide, I eat a lot of meals there every summer. The newly designed restaurants look great as well. If you want to see some images, Check out this story in the Crag and Conyon Newspaper: http://www.thecragandcanyon.ca/2017/04/12/glacier-discovery-centre-completes-interior-renovations-to-restaurants Can Forrec improve this iconic destination? If they can, I'll be impressed. Let me know if you visit. I'd love to hear some first-hand impressions. Mount Edith-Cavell is one of Jasper National Park's premier destinations. The interpretive walk to the Angel Glacier overlook is one that inspires awe and, a few years ago, terror. Permits Required for Mount Edith Cavell Road In 2012, the Ghost Glacier came loose from the steep slopes of Mount Edith-Cavell and into the tiny tarn known as Cavell Pond. The resulting tsunami-style wave erupted from the tiny lake and swept down the valley taking out an interpretive trail as well as much of the public parking area. This event really brought to the fore, the dangers of a rapid glacial melt. It also led to the closing of the Mount Edith Cavell road for the remainder of the 2012 season. While it reopened in 2013, it was clear the combination of increased visitation as well as increased risk due to rapid glacial retreat meant that Parks Canada needed to do some redevelopment in order to move the parking lot out of the danger zone while also increasing the capacity. As of this summer, there is now a limit on the number of cars that can travel the Mount Edith Cavell Road. If you want to visit the area…and you really really DO want to visit this site. Limited access is a really really good idea. It makes sure that the people that do get an opportunity to visit the site will get a great experience. Starting this summer, in order to visit Mount Edith Cavell, you'll need a permit issued by Parks Canada. The free permits will be available outside of the Jasper Information Centre in the heart of Jasper between 08:00 and 10:00 every day. Only one permit per vehicle is required. It is being put in place primarily to ensure that each vehicle should have a place to park in the main lot. It will also help to reduce the overcrowding challenges at the site as well as the long line of vehicles parking along the really narrow access road as it approaches the parking area. For those of us that are part of an organized group tour, we won't need vehicle permits, nor will backcountry users, cyclists, or hostel guests. Parks Canada staff will be on location at the start of the road to check permits for vehicles as well as tour operator licenses, reservations for the Tonquin Trail, Tonquin Valley Backcountry Lodge, Amethyst Lake Lodge and the Edith Cavell Hostel. This is a great development for Mount Edith Cavell. We need to make sure that the access to the location is both safe and sustainable. If you are a repeat visitor, I truly believe that this will improve the access to the location. While fewer visitors will be able to snap photos of the glacier, it will help to reduce the impact and the crowds. Story 2 - Going Batty As days slowly warm up, it won't be long until, if you're lucky and very watchful, you may be able to see dark objects flitting across the night sky in search of flying insects. Bats are still largely a mystery in the mountain west with scientists in the dark on most aspects of these furry mammals. Researchers don't know very much about their population, distribution, or even where non-migratory bats overwinter in the Rockies. In most instances, the bats we see locally are likely to be big brown or little brown bats (also called the little brown myotis). The remaining 7 species are more solitary and less likely to be spotted by the average viewer. If you're lucky enough to a rarity, you'll likely not know, for as the saying goes, they all look mostly alike when flitting across the night sky. Alberta is home to the Big and Little brown bat, Eastern Red Bat, Hoary Bat, Long-eared Myotis, Long-legged Myotis, Northern Myotis, Silver Haired Bat and the Western Small-footed Bat. All bats are members of the order Chiroptera which loosely translates to 'hand wing' in Greek. Essentially, the bones that form the structure of the wing, are the bat's finger bones, which are connected by a thin skin membrane called the patagium. Because the wing is essentially, well, a hand, bats can move it like a hand while flying, which allows them to literally swim through the air. Only the thumb remains exposed, extending from the wing as a small claw used for climbing. Bats represent one of, at least, four times in history that self-propelled flight has evolved. In addition to bats, birds, and insects, my personal favourite, the pterosaurs, took to the air some 228 million years ago. The first known ancestral bat dates to around 50 million years ago. Canada's bats are all a member of the family Vespertilonidae which means "evening bat". This refers to their preference for hunting at night when insects are more active. Birds, with their rigid wings are better at providing lift but the wings of bats are more flexible allowing them to bend them into different shapes which in turn almost instantly varies the direction and degree of lift. Their flight is also more efficient than that of both insects and birds. As an example, a hovering bat uses 40% less energy than hawkmoths and 60% less than hummingbirds. Unlike the rigid wings of birds, they have almost two dozen wing bones that can each be controlled independently to some extent. Add to this the pliable nature of the wing membrane, and you have an aerial predator of unmatched flying abilities. If you ever have the chance to watch the beautiful flights of bats as they fly, tumble, barrel roll, and almost instantly change direction to hone in on a their dinner, you will have marveled at their nimble aerial displays. Bats combine aeronautic agility with active sonar to hone in on flying insects using echolocation combining millisecond timing and millimetre accuracy. While not all bat species use sonar, all the bats in Canada DO. Bats emit high frequency pulses of sound at a rate of up to 200 per minute. While we can't hear these pulses, they can hear the pulses reflect off of objects in their flight path. Depending on circumstance, bats produce three different types of pulse. One pulse is used when searching for prey. Once located, they change to an approach pulse and at the last minute, change to a feeding pulse as they prepare to capture dinner. Sonar allows the bats to literally see with sound! It helps them find all manner of flying insects, but also to navigate around obstacles. Echolocation is an almost magical way for bats to navigate the night skies in search of dinner. As autumn approaches so does the mating season. Bats swarm together for this purpose and once impregnated, female bats carry the active sperm for several months, waiting for late-winter or early spring before fertilization takes place. This delayed implantation is often talked about when referring to black and grizzly bears, but bats and some members of the weasel family also utilize the same strategy. Once the pups are born, usually one, or rarely two, per year, they're fed milk by their mother for the first 6 weeks, beyond which they are on their own to fend for themselves. Occasionally, female bats gather in maternity colonies in frequently used locations. When we think of bat swarms and winter hibernation in bats, we think of caves. In fact, Banff National Park has just discovered the very first cave to show evidence of hibernating bats within its boundaries. The cave is in the northern reaches of Banff, close to the Columbia Icefields. Biologists believe the bats are little brown myotis, but they are sending out bone samples in order to get a more accurate identification. Outside of Banff, Canmore's Rat's Nest Cave also shows evidence of bats using the warm cavern for hibernation. I have photographs of bat skeletons that I took back in the 1990s from this cave. A 2013 study stated that:
"There are four known bat hibernacula in the Province of Alberta: Wapiabi (Chungo) Cave, southwest of Nordegg, Cadomin Cave, south of Hinton, Procrastination Pot (or NDP Cave), east of Jasper and Walkin Cave south of Fort Smith. The nearest hibernacula west of Banff in British Columbia are a couple abandoned mines near Cranbrook sheltering Townsend's bigeared bat (Plecotus townsendii). Recent research by Lausen 2006 has determined, using radiotelemetry, that big brown bats (Eptesicus fiscus) use narrow deep rock crevices or erosion holes located in steep valley walls in Dinosaur Provincial Park. The potential possibilities of sub-human size cracks and crevices suitable for over-wintering bat use in the Canadian Rocky Mountains verges on uncountable."Very little is known as to the winter use of bats in caves within the Canadian Rocky region. Within Banff National Park, there are at least 11 caves that have been explored by spelunkers, but the potential is there for many more caves to be hidden within the vast wilderness that is Banff. There may also be many smaller caves that would not attract the attention of people due to their inaccessibility, but that may serve bats just fine. There is another potential habitat in Banff as the same 2013 study mentioned:
"One fairly unique Banff habitat that might be used by bats is the geothermally warmed zone around its hot springs. Both caves and crevices, plus sub-human size cracks and holes may provide seasonal roosting and nursery bat habitat."Along with caves, abandoned mines can create a perfect location for hibernating bats, Banff, Kootenay and Yoho National Parks each have abandoned mines with open entrances that could be worth closer inspection by researchers. And of course, caves are not the only places bats will hibernate. Many species, like the big brown bat, are fond of rafters, air vents and other man-made structures that may have some artificial heat. Bats also use hollows in bridge structures as well. One bridge in Waterton Lakes National Park has been very popular with little brown myotis. Bats look for warm, moist, dark places in these structures, ideally with a temperature in the 39-42 C range. They rely on existing openings in order to access buildings because, unlike rodents, they lack the gnawing teeth to excavate their own entrance. Potential hibernation and maternity sites worth investigating are the Banff Springs Hotel attic, some of the areas older churches, the Park Administration building, Banff Park Museum, Deer Lodge, Num-ti-jah Lodge and any other classic old structure that still has not been fully modernized. One trend that has had an impact on bats over the past few decades has been the move towards updating old buildings, many of which may have been home to large colonies of overwintering bats. One 1983 study indicated:
"Although the big brown bat is clearly associated with the townsite area, no nurseries have been located and only one roost has been identified. Old buildings with accessible attics are being replaced by well-insulated and generally inaccessible attics. Thus, artificial nurseries, roosts and hibernation sites are disappearing. Natural sites used by these bats may need protection if the species is to remain in the mountain national parks."Alberta's bats do not gather in the huge numbers that you see in movies. Many hibernate in small groups or even as individuals. The eastern red, hoary and silver-haired bats avoid hibernation altogether by migrating south. Understanding where bats spend their winter is critical in helping to mitigate the effects of white-nose disease when it eventually makes its way to western Canada. This deadly disease has been steadily migrating westward since its discovery in 2007. Last year, it made a sudden western jump and was for the first time identified in Washington State. To the east, it's approaching the Ontario-Manitoba border. It's inevitable that it'll make its way to the Rockies and researchers are hoping to be prepared. As they find locations, like the recent cave discovery in Banff, they are looking at seasonal use while also studying temperature and humidity. White-nose fungus grows best in temperatures between 5 and 14 C. It appears to disappear in areas where the temperature reaches 20 C. . As the fungus attacks a bat, it will be spread to neighbouring bats through physical contact, with each developing a white colouration on the hair around the mouth. The fungus doesn't kill the bat, instead it creates discomfort, causing the bat to wake more often. The bat then wastes energy grooming in a futile attempt to be rid of the fungus. This, in turn, uses precious energy and depletes fat stores. They slowly starve once they've drained all their fat reserves. In areas where white-nose has gained a foothold, bat mortality ranges from 75 to 99%. So far some 5 and a half to 7 million bats have been wiped out in the 10 years following its arrived in North America. It's for this reason that renewed interest in bats winter strategies is critical in the mountain west. One advantage we may have is that bats often don't gather in densely populated hibernation sites. The greatest mortalities occur where the bats are tightly grouped and can spread the fungus from one to another across an entire colony. Once infected, the fungus can remain in the cave until the next year's hibernation begins, starting the cycle anew. (https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/12/121218094216.htm). This means that once a hibernation site is infected, it is likely to stay that way, infecting successive generations of hibernating bats. So how do researchers learn more about the bats found within the mountain west? Field research into potential hibernation and maternity sites is just one step. Some bats can be fitted with tiny tracking devices allowing them to share their location for a brief period before the devices naturally fall off. Since most bats are incredibly light, most can only carry a minuscule 0.35-gram transmitter. This would transmit over a 1 to 3 km range and would fall off after 8 to 10 days when the adhesive naturally breaks down. Acoustic monitoring is another up and coming technique for monitoring bats. Audio detectors can be purchased for use in stationary locations, mounted to vehicles, and even used in a hand-held manner. This allows for a variety of uses. Unfortunately, most equipment is designed for a single monitoring method. As an example, a stationary monitor can be set up near, or in suspected hibernation sites to monitor bat vocalizations. Vehicle mounted detectors would allow mobile, wide range detection along routes that can be traversed on a regular basis. Handheld detectors allow active monitoring of bats in an area with the acoustic pulses being displayed as real-time sonograms on the screen to assist in identification. All three techniques will be needed to get a handle on bat populations in the Rockies, and they'll be needed soon. The thought of white-nose disease devastating our bat populations is terrifying. Bats are an essential part of the mountain ecosystem - especially when we realize that many eat up to half their body weight in insects every night. That's a lot of mosquitoes that don't need swatting. Conclusion Please remember that Ward Cameron Enterprises is your one-stop shop for getting the most out of your visit to the Canadian Rockies. Step away from packaged tours and let us create your custom experience. You can drop me a line at ward at wardcameron.com or check out our show page at www.mountainnaturepodcast.com. There you'll find show notes, links to additional information and all of our back episodes. If you want to connect personally, hit me up on twitter @wardcameron or check out us out on facebook at: www.facebook.com/wardcameronenterprises.
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Since 1995, students have been challenged in both character and team building, as well as problem solving through our MAX Program (Maximum Adventure eXperience),with group cooperatives, including low ropes initiatives, a high ropes course and zip line, "Tall Tree" climb, and new climbing tower "Goliath the Giant". We use experiential education to allow students to be challenged out of their comfort zone, to experience nature, using perceived risk activities and cooperatives in order to increase knowledge, develop new skills and clarify values. These are activities which help students grow in the areas of motor, social, cognitive, and affective skills. These are building blocks of personal growth and leadership development. The unique aspect of the Five Pines' MAX program is that the outdoors is used as a classroom, and fun is combined with challenge learning. The ultimate goal of the MAX program is to provide a safe, hands-on learning environment that focuses on giving students an opportunity for personal growth by developing trust, increasing self-esteem/self-worth, establishing goals, improving communication, respecting differences, resolving conflict, and solving problems. The core of the program is in kids processing their experience through small group discussions which reinforce the group's goals and objectives. Our trained staff members allow students to learn from that moment, each other, and themselves.


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Location of Lexington, South Carolina
Lexington is located at 33°58′52″N 81°13′51″W (33.980975, -81.230839).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 8.8 square miles (23 km2), of which 8.7 square miles (23 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) (1.73%) is water.
Lexington is 12 mi (19 km) away from South Carolina's state capital and largest city, Columbia.


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Tech Movers and Shakers: Dan Drach
The London Entrepreneurship Review in conversation with the personalities of the LBS MBA Class of 2016 technology and entrepreneurship community. A special tribute to the Class of 2017, the incoming Class of 2018 and all future LBS students.
Basic profile - Name, Nationality and Past Professional Background
Dan Drach. Israeli
Past professional life: A buy-side macro economist in Israel
What is your 'LBS tech story'? Where do your interests lie?
Years of reflection on the concept of "creating value" brought me to think that only technology driven firms are able to fundamentally change the economics of industries, popularly described as "disruption", which for me means that only through working in "Tech" I can be part of creating great value for society while feeling good about being generously compensated personally.
Coming from a finance background and a generalist mindset I found my interest and passion in Venture Capital which for me is about making sense in a universe of ideas, technology and business models in order to share the massive risk associated with entrepreneurship and help start-ups cross the difficult times of burning cash.
What did you do for your summer-internship and what are you doing full-time after graduation? How did you secure these jobs?
With all honesty I was too scared to make VC my "plan A" during recruiting season which may explain the wide variety of industries I applied to. I secured a summer internship with Amazon. I also interned with a media start-up, and with a seed stage blockchain startup as part of the Microsoft Ventures accelerator. During my second year I worked for a Venture Fund and I'll be joining L.E.K consulting upon graduation.
I found these jobs through various LBS related channels – The Amazon internship recruiting is highly structured and is part of the career services process; the startup opportunity came about through an email from David Morris who is the Tech and VC guru of LBS; MSFT Ventures have been collaborating with David and the VC club for two years now and will probably come back next year; the VC job was posted on the career services portal and finally consulting is also one of the most structured processes on campus.
What do you consider to be your most significant contribution to London Business School tech-community?
I can't really answer that!
I am proud though of the Tech & VC Club trek to Tel Aviv I helped organize and of all the activities, events and opportunities our team in the VC club created and brought to life.
And I'm grateful for everything I learnt and experienced through the works of others including Prof. Gary, the 2015'ers who led the clubs last year and my amazing classmates. Especially Graeme, Sheng, Ramona, Courtney, Yves, Ramit, Noam & Batchi.
What was the highlight of your MBA?
What is the one thing you wish you knew before coming to LBS?
How has your London Business School experience shaped or influenced your interest in the tech-sector?
My LBS experience introduced me to tech cities I had only heard of and it helped me build a network and understand the nuances of the tech industry. Most of all the experience helped me reaffirm my interest in the industry and specifically in a VC career.
What advice would you give to the incoming class of London Business School?
Take ownership of your journey, reach out to people relentlessly (but in an intelligent and thoughtful manner) and make things happen – don't wait for other people to feed you opportunities for learning or experimenting just make it happen yourself. Lastly, help others. Share job opportunities, teach others things you've learned and have fun.
Are you staying in London after graduation? How can people get in touch with you?
Yes, I'll be around! Connect with me on LinkedIn via Dan Drach and my email is email@example.com
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Doctor insights on:
Septated Ovarian Cyst Symptoms
U/S says 5.6cm ovarian cyst resolved, but it still hurts all the time. What could be going on? I'm still having all the same symptoms.
Cystic fluid: If the ovarian cyst resolved by rupturing with fluid accumulation on the lining of the internal body cavity (peritoneum), then that's why you are still symptomatic. Eventually this will resolve if that is the case. ...Read more
Cyst (Definition)
A cyst is a structure or mass that consists of a cellular lined sac. It is typically filled with fluid but may be filled with solid material. It can be congenital, traumatic, or acquired. They may develop nearly anywhere in the body and usually require complete excision for eradication or they are likely to recur. Fluid filled sacs that are not cellular lined ...Read more
What are symptoms of ovarian cysts?
Usually Nothing: During reproductive age cysts are very common. Most women would have something considered a cyst at least once per year but would never know unless an x-ray test was performed due to pain. Often though the pain is completely separate from the cyst. The follicle (a cyst) that is the growing egg each month grows to 2-3 cm and ruptures each month. Cyst rupture is normal! Cysts unusually cause pain. ...Read more
What are symptoms of an ovarian cyst?
Ovarian Cyst: Cysts may be asymptomatic for the most part and only discovered during a routine gyn examination. Occasionally they may present as a vague to severe abdominal pain. Some malignant ovarian cysts may also present as a gastric disturbance like bloating, eructations, dyspepsia. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?
Pelvic pain: Pain most commonly when ruptures. Can be confused with other condition right side appendicitis. Left diverticulitis. Need to see physician. ...Read more
What is the sympthoms of an ovarian cyst?
Pain.: The most common symptoms of ovarian cysts is pain, which can be mild or severe. Other symptoms are pelvic fullness, nausea and vomitting. Infection is rare and can cause fevers. ...Read more
What are key symptoms for ovarian cysts?
Pain: Pain, swelling, irregular periods may be symptoms of an ovarian cyst. Symptoms depend on the type of cyst and its size. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of ovarian cysts?
See below: Unless they rupture ovarian cysts most commonly have no symptoms and are found on ultrasound. If a cyst ruptures it can cause severe pain and raises the concern that there can be an ectopic pregnancy. A large cyst can be felt as a mass in the area of the ovary ...Read more
What's the primary ovarian cyst symptoms?
Most women have none: Ovarian cysts are common and occur monthly in cycling females. Some women will have some pain, especially if a cyst ruptures and bleeds. Most cysts go away spontaneously. Persistent cysts may be felt on exam or may cause some discomfort such as bloating, pain or if large enough, bladder or bowel symptoms. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of an ovarian cyst?
Pain: An ovarian cyst can have no symptoms, it could just be discovered on an exam. A cyst could throw off a menstrual cycle: delay it or make it early. But it can also cause pain, or pain with intercourse, bloating, or pressure. If a cyst ruptures or twists on itself, you can have severe, crippling pain that sends you to the emergency room. ...Read more
What are common symptoms of ovarian cysts?
Often none: Many ovarian cysts are silent, producing no symptoms. Some patient experience pain in the pelvic, low abdominal areas or in the low back. Area of the spine/pelvis. ...Read more
What symptoms are common in an ovarian cyst?
Pain and pressure: Ovarian cysts most commonly present as sharp pain or pressure in the pelvis or abdomen. Sometimes patients report nausea with this pain as well. Sometimes a woman may only have pain with intercourse. The majority of women who have ovarian cysts, however, have no symptoms. An ultrasound will be performed and the woman won't have known she had a cyst. ...Read more
What are symptoms of having an ovarian cyst?
Pain.: The main symptom would be pain, which can be severe if the cyst ruptures. Speak with your doctor. An easy way to check is to obtain a pelvic ultrasound. ...Read more
What are the first symptoms of an ovarian cyst?
Bloating , pain: Irregular period, if you are worried, see your gyn as he or she can do an exam and ultrasound, it can be diagnosed or ruled out by doing a pelvic ultrasound by someone who knows what they are doing. ...Read more
What are the following symptoms of a bad ovarian cyst?
Pain: Severe pain, nausea, vomiting, distended abdomen, fever. ...Read more
What to if I am showing ovarian cyst symptoms. What are the natural ovarian cyst cures?
Time: Most ovarian cysts are simple fluid filled cysts and they typically will resolve on their own with time and with no intervention. An ultrasound can help to make sure that your cyst is benign and not concerning for cancer. If the cyst is solid but not concerning for cancer, you can manage expectantly. Some solid ovarinay cysts will never go away, however and there is not cure for them, just surg. ...Read more
I've had ovarian cysts, and I know what it feels like. Will these same symptoms occur if I get one again?
They may or may not: Many women have ovarian cysts with no pain. Other cysts can cause pain. It depends on the type of cyst, its size, and whether there is any bleeding. ...Read more
If my ovarian cyst goes away on its own would there be any symptoms to let me know its gone? Generally are cysts ok?
Many women have ovarian cysts at some time during their lives and are usually asymptomatic. Most of this disappear within months without any treatment.
Symptoms may be serious when cysts rupture. Get regular scheduled pelvic check up. ...Read more
I had a 27cm ovarian cyst filled with reddish brown fluid. What causes a cyst fill with fluid opposed to tissue? What's the difference in symptoms?
Cyst: A cyst by definition is a fluid filled sac. In the ovary you can have solid tumors (benign and cancerous), mixed solid and cystic and just cystic (fluid filled). Each growth is a tissue type, which is the key to what type you get. You probably had a serous (fluid type) cystadenoma or an endometrioma (bloody fluid filled cyst) ...Read more
What causes Hemorragic Ovarian Cyst & what are the symptoms?!
Pain!: Ovulation involves a small cyst on the ovary called a follicle. It is very active hormonally and requires a large blood supply. Sometimes something goes wrong and a blood vessel breaks causing bleeding into the follicle that expands with blood and forms a hemorrhagic cyst on the ovary. The most common symptom is pain on one side of your lower abdomen. Best wishes! ...Read more
What are symptoms of ovarian cysts/cancer?
Early on none...: Symptoms of ovarian cancer may include: abdominal bloating, pelvic discomfort or pain, persistent indigestion or nausea, changes in bowel habits such as constipation, changes in bladder habits including a frequent need to urinate, loss of appetite or quickly feeling full, increased abdominal girth or clothes fitting tighter around your waist. Early in the course there many be no symptoms. ...Read more
What are the signs and symptoms of an ovarian cyst?
You may have pain: You may get pain from a cyst. Or, you may have no pain at all. It just depends on the person and the size of the cyst. ...Read more
What are the symptoms of appendicitis vs ovarian cyst?
Onset of pain.: On physical examination, it is often very difficult to distinguish a ruptured right ovarian cyst from appendicitis; however, with a ruptured cyst, the onset of the pain is typically "hyperacute", whereas, with appendicitis the pain often begins like a typical "stomach ache" in the upper or mid abdomen before "moving" to the right lower abdomen. ...Read more
Please tell me, could a complex ovarian cyst be symptom free?
Certainly: Very large and complex cysts are often symptom free. Symptoms are mostly not useful for evaluating ovarian masses. ...Read more
How can I know when my ovarian cyst ruptures as far as symtpoms?
Please discuss with : Your gyn, as your gyn knows how big and what type of cyst you have, most cysts do not rupture, but a sign would be sudden sharp pain where the cyst is located, and if it is bleeding you could become fiant or week so if u get any sudden sharp pain or increasing pain call your gyn asap and if u were my pt would have given u instructions and followup to make sure the cyst goes away and txment plan! ...Read more
What are symptoms of ovarian cyst rupture and what is risk and tx?
Common problem: Ovarian cysts common, the bigger they get, the more stretch in the capsule of cyst the more discomfort. Once cyst ruptures there is usually relief of pain but the fluid released may cause irritation to surrounding abdominal structures causing an ache. Risk:once you have one, likely for others. No correlation with direct infertility, tx: bcp can help prevent cyst formation, tx depends on severity. ...Read more
I'm just wonderingif you have symptoms of an ovarian cyst, does that mean it is a cancerous cyst?
No: Most ovarian cysts are benign and you needn't worry. Most ovarian cysts are small and are only felt intermittantly as pain. At your age, the chances of cancer are very small unless you have a strong family history of ovarian and/or breast cancer. Ultrasound are good at detecting the type of cyst you have, so ask your doctor for one if you're worried. ...Read more
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst which is measuring 6.8cm. I have no symptoms or pain will I need it removed?
Depends: Althought the cyst is large it is asymptomatic. See your gynecologist. Cysts up to 10cm as long as they are simple cysts are managed conservatively. No other considerations are the character of the cyst and if it is complex or not. If the cyst is simple and you are asymptomatic there is a good chance you will need no surgery. ...Read more
Is having an ovarian cyst drained different to having an ovarian cyst removed? I had a cyst drained a week ago and have the same symptoms
Yes: When a patient has the cyst drained, it means that the fluid is removed but the lining of the cyst reains. There is a chance the cyst will fill with fluid again. When the entire cyat is removed, including the lining, there is little chance it will return. ...Read more
I think I have an ovarian cyst on left side. It hurts when I lay and get up. But I don't have any other symptoms. It's this constant pain.
Please see your gyn: Asap, as a pelvic ultrasound needs to be done to see if u do have a cyst, a fibroid, or other conditions, and your gyn should be able to determine if your pain is from a gyn cause or other causes, u may need referral after that. ...Read more
I have a 5.9 cm simple ovarian cyst. I have no pain or symptoms. I was told if it grows it might need surgery? What is the danger if it grows?
Important: First, are you 47 years old? I mean no offense but 50% of ages given on HealthTap are untrue. If 47 is correct the risks are torsion (twisting) and rupture. Any cyst larger than 6 cm. is a significant risk for these, both of which require emergency surgery. AT age 47 the chance of cancer, while not terribly high, is still plausible. Hence, needs removal. Good wishes. ...Read more
Ovarian Cyst (Definition)
A growth (often balloon like) on an ovary. It is often thin walled ...Read more
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(Includes the short story "Black Tea", an Honorable Mention in Ellen Datlow's Best Horror of the Year 2013)In an apparently abandoned house, time and space work in a peculiar way. Those inside can't remember why they are there and memories of the time before are beginning to fade. That strange old lady, can she help them or is she a threat? A small sheet of paper in their pocket reminding them who they are and where the danger comes from may be their only hope, but can they use it to escape the house or will they die in the attempt?A special wine allows dreams to come true. But what happens when a loser like William Fiorucci - divorced, broke, and little more than a drunken hack – gets a sip of it?Giuseppe is only eleven but he's a smart kid. He knows that he can avoid the Janara if he just remains still and makes no noise. If he can manage that, she won't find him hiding in his bed. There are rules she must follow after all. But can he use those rules against her? Can he free himself from the witch's curse by killing the witch herself?Three short stories, three dark visions of Milan and Italy from Samuel Marolla, the Master of Italian Horror.
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Wow... I knew I'd been crocheting a lot this year but I didn't realize how much until I got all my scarves out & counted them. I've made over 50 scarves this year! I think all of these are still available in my Etsy shop, which means if they haven't been sold by Christmas they might be someone's gift! So if you see one you really like let me know... hint, hint... I'm trying to make a scarf for all the ladies at work which is one reason I have so many. Most are really easy patterns and don't take much thinking so I can do them while watching TV, waiting to pick up Jo, talking with someone, or riding in the car.
I like planning out what to give people even though we don't spend a lot of money. Which is another reason I don't think drawing names would work. I think I'd draw a name and then throughout the year think, "Oh, but so-and-so would like this," or "I can make this for them, too." And I'd end up still giving something to everyone in the family.
I also like the idea of reusing and recycling things. Some of the yarns I'm STILL using are from Great's stash and I need to get more while I'm back in Texas, too. Plus, a couple of you on my list are getting "antiques" -- Lynne, it's a good thing your friend isn't in our family... I'd give her something that she'd consider "used" instead of "antique"!


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You have heard it said many times I am sure, (usually by a photographer friend) and it is true, every picture does tell a story. Some pictures tell a better story and it is up to you to make that story happen. Group shots are great when you interact!! I am not looking for those everyone stand in a line and look at me shots. I am looking for the natural you.
Natural Group Photos at WeddingsFormal group photos do not necessarily need to be all that formal, by asking my clients to interact with each other in a group setting we are able to capture a more natural side to you and your wedding party on your wedding day.
This image was taken at an outdoor wedding near Macclesfield Lets face it, these group shots make far better moments and tell more of your story than standing in a row and smiling at me and my camera. I would class this as a new type of formal photography. The Natural formal. I only know a handful of photographers who regularly achieve results like these, and that is down to their personalities, organisation and people skills. This image is actually captured before the wedding and Georgina and Ben started their day together with their families.
Great Natural Groups Shots for your WeddingI love this one only the children are looking at the camera. All the adults are living in that particular moment If this is the type of 'Natural Formal' you would like at your wedding, then please get in touch to book your 2017 - 2018 weddings. I have now also just opened up my appointment book for your 2019 wedding booking. Book early to avoid disappointment.
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Yep. You a long way from Starbucks homie. We're all a long way from Starbucks today, feel me? We're gooing to see what kind of amateurs are trying to spit over Kendrick Lamar's "Backseat Freestyle" beat, which is one of the best beats. A beat just for big dogs, you feel me? So here is the original:
Produced by Hit-Boy. The guy who is making a ton of big name shit right now like The Throne's song about visiting Paris, and Kanye's song about his clique. But the real star of the show is Kendrick Lamar (duh). So without anymore delay...
BRING IN THE ROOKIES. Sick 'em dogs.
Now safety is first, you give us shit boom, we give you lead. Let's do this right so we can all go home and do the wife or the girlfriend thing...
First we have Killa Beat - Backseat Freestyle aka Matt Schaffner, who is very associated with the Wu-Tang Clan? He's the lost twentieth member.
Sad. Very few skills. Is identifing a dope beat a skill? Remember how Kendrick started off this song cuttin' heads? This guy's jump off sounds like his mouth is stuck in a vacuum. "Blung, my music blurg overpowerin, shallowin blarg"
Kenderick also has a nice transition from the verse to the hook that starts with "damn I got bitches", it works perfectly in the original since the beat is so basic and it's somewhat melodic. Also, nobody else can do that. Matt tries and fails miserably:
"Damn he got skills, damn he stock bills, stock not stack bills, but damn he got bills"
Say what? So lame. Then he says "smoke does not kill, cuz I got gills".
Goodness me. What a mess.
Shit, then he says that he is "realer than Wikipedia" which is known for being not being real. It's like saying he "smells better than sewer" or he "reads better than infant". Sure, Matt, your a little better than the worst. I'll give you that.
It goes on and on. Hey, Matt, let's chat. How's seventh grade going? Tough, right? Stupid history class and PE? #ditchday2013. Halo 4. Buckwild. Teen mom. I know the lingo. We know that money is an issue. If you were really "stocking" money wouldn't your vocal production sound better? Cuz right now it sounds like you put this together on your Wii. Selena Gomez. Your mother and I noticed that you talk a lot about drugs. We think you need to lay off the drugs and focus, I think your music would benefit from your sobriety. Whatever you're using is screwing up your mind and making you say really stupid things. We still love you though. Oh and stop affiliating yourself with the Wu, it's pathetic. Actually, give up on rap and focus on some other dream that doesn't offend people. You like Lego still right? Or maybe something with Lady Gaga! You love her. Whatever. Follow your (non-rap) dream!
After that garbage, I don't know if I can handle another rookie track. How about Backseat Freestyle ft. DaveyB, Danny Base, and DollyDaDawg (MUSIC VIDEO)?
I like it. Dancing. A dog rapping! I love it! The perfect video. Maybe we could learn a thing or two from the rookies after all. #SALUTE.
IN CONCLUSION: Rememeber how at the end of Training Day the veteran cop climbed a crane on the top of a building while the rookie commandeered a Harrier Jet? And the the rookie was like "the problem with veterans? They're really inconsiderate when it comes to people's schedules." Then he kills the veteran Denzel Washington with a missle or something? The End. End spoiler alert.
At first I thought we would teach some new jacks a lesson just like in that movie, and Killa Beat (or whatever that shit is) needs a lesson because he's so fake. Then Davey and Danny and the dog come around and make my day. Guys, Kendrick would be proud. Also, I don't remember the movie Training Day very well I think.
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At some point in your training you might come to a question of whether or not you should take supplements. And that's a good question which requires a lot of thought, not only because supplements cost money but because of the effect they have on your body.
Here are 4 questions that you should ask yourself before making this decision.
Weight Loss vs Muscle Building
The use of supplements depends on your training goals, first and foremost. If you're looking to lose weight, your nutritional needs will be slightly different than if you're looking to gain muscle. And they'll be yet different if you want to lose fat but gain muscle at the same time.
You should get the required nutrition from your diet first. If you're eating junk food and expect to get the nutrition from supplements, think again. If you're not on a healthy diet, and for instance have a big intake of sugar, your metabolism will be so broken that any supplements will be wasted in your body.
If you think your diet is lacking in nutrition, consider taking multivitamins and fish oil. These supplements will provide you with the extra required nutrition no matter your goals.
If you're building muscle, you may want to take fast acting whey protein and creatine. But don't make the mistake thinking that if you're losing weight, you can't benefit from protein supplements. As a matter of fact, loading up with proteins will provide the extra nutrition for your muscles and allow you to expend more energy during your workouts, burning more calories and increasing the fat burning intensity.
Are You Under Stress?
If you're under a lot of stress in your life, your body will not perform well training-wise nor nutrition-wise. You may be eating bad, sleeping less and fatiguing more when under stress and that's in no way healthy. So taking supplements can alleviate some of that stress off your body.
As a matter of fact, your muscles are under a lot of stress during a workout, more so if you are under stress throughout the day. During stress, muscles release glutamine and this can lead to dehydration. Taking glutamine as a supplement can help your performance a lot under stressful conditions.
Are You Just Starting Out?
Whether you've decided to shed some pounds off or to build a better muscular physique, but you're just starting out, don't dive in head first into using supplements. Adjust your diet, get your body used to training first before going for supplements. A good diet is actually mostly enough to get enough nutrition for great workout results so you should not start worrying about supplements in the beginning at all.
Are You a Hard Gainer?
If your diet is right, and your workouts intensive enough, but you just can't seem to gain any muscle, taking supplements may be a good choice for you. Consider glutamin first for the reasons stated above, then add whey and creatine into the mix. Really hard gainers may consider slow acting protein like casein, to provide the extra nutrition for your body throughout the day and night.
Which Supplements to Take
If you've decided to take supplements, consider them in the following order, no matter your goals:
#1 Multivitamins will supplement your diet with extra nutrients which are especially necessary if your diet is lacking.
#2 Fish oils have many nutritional benefits being healthy fats, and they help your metabolism.
#3 Glutamine will help you if you train very intensively and heavily.
#4 Whey protein – taking fast acting protein just before and after workout will provide the muscle with quickly accessible extra nutrition.
#5 Creatine will help you gain lean muscle mass and is especially useful in strength training.
#6 Casein provides your body with slow acting protein throughout the day or night, and is especially good for hard gainers.


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Abortion Links
- I'm Not Sorry.Net: Celebrating the Right to Choose.
- Abortion Conversation Project:
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- NARAL New Hampshire:
- Men and Abortion:
- Mifeprex:
- National Network of Abortion Funds: "When women and girls cannot afford a safe, legal abortion, they can turn to the members of the National Network of Abortion Funds for help."
- Be aware of anti-abortion "fake clinics":
Breast cancer and Women's Health Information:
- Stories from survivors and general information
- New Hampshire Breast Cancer Coalition
- Women's Health Zone. Various health related issues of women such as anemia, diabetes, menopause, sexually transmitted diseases, Chlamydia, birth control, infertility, miscarriage, menstrual cycle, breast cancer etc.
Statistics and Other Information about Reproductive Health:
- The Guttmacher Institute: Advancing sexual and reproductive health worldwide.
- CDC, HIV Information: CDC provides leadership in helping control the HIV/AIDS epidemic by working with community, state, national, and international partners in surveillance, research, and prevention and evaluation activities
- CDC, HIV STDs Information: Testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be an effective tool in preventing the spread of HIV
- ASHA, American Social Health Association: Since 1914, the American Social Health Association (ASHA) has been dedicated to improving the health of individuals, families, and communities, with a focus on preventing sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs/STIs) and their harmful consequences.
- Seacoast Herpes Support:Herpes Support is is a self-supporting self-help organization dedicated to providing affected Seacoast area residents with a place, both virtual and actual, to access information, education and support.
- GMFA, Gay men's sexual health: This website is designed to answer all of your questions about gay men's sexual health.
- Target women: A resource for many issues of interest to women
- Birth Control Comparison Information:
- ARHP: Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
An excellent and comprehensive compendium of links can be found here. With warm thanks to the Feminist Women's Health Center, Washington State.


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Plum sauce, Koon Chun brand, 15 oz jar
Plum sauce is a good all-around condiment for all sorts of not only Asian dishes but European-influenced American recipes.
Koon Chun brand is one preferred by chef's--it's a very good quality product. Plum sauce marinated meat adds a special sweet taste to any summer barbeque. Even use as a dip for ready-to-eat frozen foods or snacks.
Packed in a 15 oz glass jar. Ingredients: sugar, plum pulp, vinegar, salt, ginger, chile, garlic. We also offer Koon Chun brand hoisin sauce and bbq sauce. Product of Hong Kong.


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There are a lot of questions going through my mind about these new trucks. Is this really a pilot project, considering how much these folks have spent on starting up? Why launch in mid-August, when summer is winding down? How many of these trucks will be running once the snow starts? Why are we so willing to wait so long for what should be a quick meal?
The good news: now that the trucks are on the streets, the lineups seem to be easing off. As I'm able, I'll be tracking down each of the trucks and posting more about them.
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China's biggest online travel firm has announced it has bought UK-based online travel search business Skyscanner for £1.4 billion ($1.75 billion).
Skycanner, which is headquartered in Scotland, has around 60 million users every month across the globe, and is available in more than 30 languages.
The site was created as a tool for travellers so they could easily compare prices from across different websites, when trying to book flights, hotel stays or rental cars. The site is set to continue to run independently and will keep the same management team.
This deal is a blow for UK Chancellor Philip Hammond who, just a day before it was announced, pledged that he would be ploughing £400 million into helping digital start-ups in a bid to stop them from being purchased by larger rivals, and losing British control.
As part of his first fiscal statement since taking on the role from his predecessor George Osborne, Mr Hammond said: "I am taking a first step to tackle the long-standing problem of our fastest growing technology firms being snapped up by bigger companies, rather than growing to scale."
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However, Ctrip boss James Jianzhang Liang says the deal is good news for both companies and will lead to positive long-term growth despite troubled political and economic times. He said: "Skyscanner will complement our positioning at a global scale and Ctrip will leverage our experience, technology and booking capabilities to Skyscanner's."
Skyscanner was set up only 13 years ago and its own CEO Gareth Williams said joining forces with Ctrip would be beneficial to consumers as the firm pressed forward with its aim to make "travel search as simple as possible for travellers around the world". The original idea for Skyscanner came following a chat Mr Williams had with a couple of university mates in a pub. As a keen skier, he had become annoyed at the length of time it took to search different websites for cheap flights.